2022 OP Winter Newsletter

LETTER FROM THE MAYOR

Pictured: Mayor Keith Pekau with the Super Light Weight Orland Park Pioneer football team and coaches.

Dear Orland Park Residents,

the holiday season in Orland Park. Thank you to the many community members who took part in the festivities. Please take a moment to enjoy the Christmas lights on display at Village Hall, at Crescent Park, along our main thoroughfares and at Centennial Park. As we head into the colder winter months, remember to check on your elderly and disabled friends and neighbors. The Village’s Police Department serves as the main warming center for those who may experience heating issues and need to get out of the cold. The Village of Orland Park’s Snow Angels program pairs up local volunteers with those who need assistance with snow removal at their homes. Please visit orlandpark.org/ snowhelp or call (708)403-5000 to register for assistance by phone. I want to wish each and every one of you a very Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and Happy New Year. Here’s to a happy and healthy 2023!

Winter is a wonderful time to be in Orland Park! I’ve really enjoyed connecting with so many of you at recent events, board meetings and while running errands around town. I sincerely congratulate the Orland Park Pioneers Varsity and Super Light Weight football teams on their championship season. I had a great time meeting and presenting the Community Pride Award to our Pioneers football teams. My daughter, Amanda, and I participated in this year’s Turkey Trot that had the largest number of attendees in Village history! Over 1,000 people (and a handful of four- legged participants) took part in the annual Thanksgiving morning Orland Park tradition this year. It is always great to see everyone on Thanksgiving morning out as families enjoying a great start to the day. I hope you all enjoyed the Thanksgiving holiday with your families and friends. It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas here in the Village! We enjoyed our second annual Holiday Parade down Ravinia Avenue where I was joined by so many wonderful members of the community in lighting the Christmas Tree and officially marking the beginning of

Mayor Keith Pekau

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